How to remove a saddle bag on a GL1500 

You are my savior and reason why my bike is running. Im a carpenter by trade bike mechanic by clifford now. From removing my carbs ,rebuilding,reinstalling,checking timing belts and reassembly. Like as before i let it sit too long it popped over first pop littlr choke.

If you're doing rear wheel work there's no need to remove the saddle bags. In the right bag where the air line comes through you can access the lower bolt that holds the whole bag and trunk assembly on. The same access is inside the left bag. Remove the seat and loosen the upper bag mount bolts, remove the rear muffler mount bolts, remove the rear crash bars and the entire trunk and bag assembly will tip up and give you total access to the rear wheel and shocks. If your bike has a trailer hitch it will have to be removed too. I would replace the lower bag mount bolts (which also are the rear crash bar mount bolts) with allen bolts. It makes reassembly a lot easier.

You’re help has made a tremendous difference in my Honda ownership. Thank you

I Enjoy your videos very much. I needed to bleed the rear brake and left front on my 95 Goldwing SE. Watching you remove the left saddlebag was extremely helpful. Thanks!

Thanks Cliff, I just bought an 89 GL1500 and have been watching your videos. They have been so helpful!!

I purchased a 93 gl1500 interstate about a month ago and with your help I changed the oil, spark plugs , air filter, and the front speakers. In the past I would have paid someone to do the work. Your videos are priceless. Thanks for the help.

I just bought 1994. Your videos have helped do plugs, oil, antifreeze and now brakes. Ed

Thank you Clifford. I am installing a TowPac InstaTrike kit on my 97 GL1500SE and I need to remove both saddle bags and the rear fender piece to do the work. You have made my day with your great video.

I really enjoy watching your videos. i know how to so most of it but I just enjoy watching how other professions go about their work.

Thanks a lot for a great video. Changed my rear brake pads and your instruction came in real handy. Keep up the good work, we all appreciate it. My wife and I would like to see more of your cat in future videos. Cheers, Rudi

Thanks for the info i am amazed at your knowledge of this machine. You have saved me from many potential visits to the shop with my two gl1500's..Thanks Cliff !!!

That "button" tip was great information. I just obtained a 93 GL1500 and I appreciate little info tips like that.... now back to the rest of the bag removal

Thanks Clifford, made this task doable. Appreciate your videos for my '94.

I made the ABYSMAL mistake of selling my Valkyrie (hope the couple in Portland, TN is having fun (BTW, I can't help but hate them a bit now😣) so, it was off to the used market again to find another one when, out of nowhere, I see a BEAUTIFUL black 50th anniversary edition Goldwing (the story behind this is EPIC and too lengthy to go into here) in a fella's yard. It was cheap. It was/is GLORIOUS. I bought it. I love it. Let's just say, my wife and I got "intentions". One other thing, I just LOVE the good people of Missouri.

Thanks Clifford You're making it easy to transition from working on my old GL1100 to my new-to-me GL1500SE.

I also just brought, 96,se, back brakes need maintenance, so this gives me a fighting chance to do this by myself, Thank you for your efforts!!!!!

Excellent video... and everything. Tragically, a local motorcycle shop did not take the saddlebags off when putting my tire on and installing new brakes. So here's what happened. While I was on I265 South in Louisville during high traffic time, my rear brake caliper came completely off and grinded against the rotor. I had no rear brakes! I took the next exit and found a safe spot to pull off the road and my dad, who's 82, had to go to the farm, pick up his truck and trailer and drive to Louisville to pick up me and the bike. The motorcycle shop knew they messed up and fixed the problem but my confidence in their repair work is utterly shattered. :-( I can send you a video of what happened. And everything.

Hey Clifford I just found your channel and have watched about 4 videos so far. Keep up the good work

Hi Clifford, thank you for all your efforts in helping us with your fantastic videos ! Greetings from a fellow trucker and biker from Belgium ! Keep up the wonderful job !

Thanks for making the video. I will be using it to remove my bag and change rear brake pads.

Super-duper dude, you speak well and it's easy to understand. Excellent tutorial. Thanks

Clifford, Just found your videos, and INSTANTLY subscribed. Since I ride my GL1500I daily, as my "only" vehicle, working on it is always a risk for me. So, again, thank you, and eventually, I will be sending a donation!! Watching the adds is easy, so I have been watching even the KaChava videos! *grin*

Thank you. I'm about to buy a 1995 Honda Goldwing 1500 and these videos are a lot of help!

Thank you! Just subscribed. I just got a GL 1500

Love your vid on 1500 machines It has made my 1988 a l happy machine

Thanks for the video Cliff you made it look simple.Keep them coming

Very helpful. Thank you!

Great walkthrough. AAA+++

Nice video! Appreciate all the detail.

Excellent video!!!! I have the exact same bike. Color and all

thanks for the info was really helpful

great video!

Like your videos, Thank You for the great help!

Thanks. As a new owner these videos are a godsend

thank you for the videos.

Great Video's...I just bought a 94 with 26k miles.

Thanks Cliff. I enjoy your videos, I just got a 98 Goldwing SE and I am trying to get in good enough condition to enjoy for as long as possible. I have already changed the timing belts and I am preparing to tackle the rear wheel services like spline grease and final drive lube change next. I find you videos extremely helpful. I am sure I would be breaking things if you didn't show all the hidden fasteners in your videos. Thanks again, keep on doing what you do!

Thanks Clifford , a bit of instruction on the jack would be helpful , as all your videos are . I am new to my GoldWing and feel much more able after seeing you remove the plastic to do these things ..

Thanks Cliff.

Nice video

Thx Cliff, goede goede video, dit helpt mij goed vooruit. Frittn from Belgium

Hey Clift thank you so much for putting in the time for these videos because of yr videos I've changed my my mind on the 1800 goldwing and I'm now looking at the 1500 and when I learn how too get a pay pal account God willing I will be donating to yr channel again thanks also I hope you do a back wheel change for the 1500 goldwing

hey clifford , love your videos on the gl 1500 . as a owner of 5 wings ( from 1982 to 1996 ) i like watching how you tackle pulling them apart and putting them together again ! ive done the speakers , plugs , front forks , airfilters , oil change and coolent . would like to see how you do the back wheel change and timing belts ! greetings from wingnut from norway ! :-)

Thank you

Just subscribed your channel is awesome i learn so much and save so much money.

Hey Clifford, thanks for all your videos! Do you have one on how to drain a Goldwing Gas tank?

I really enjoy these videos and they have helped me immensely when working on my 1989 and 1998 Goldwings. I have replaced brake pads, tires, etc. but have never changed the brake lines. I have ordered steel braided lines and want to know if you have any tips or tricks about replacing these lines. Just anticipating a difficult job and I cant find any videos where anyone has done this task. Thanks!

Great!!

Hello Clifford, Can you please do a video on how to remove the chrome part with the passenger foot rests without damaging them. Thank you Clifford you make great videos.

Nice bike Cliff.

Hi Clifford, love your video's for the GL1500. I noticed you have 'PASSENGER TRANSFORMER FLOORBOARDS' on your Wing and was wondering whether you had to do any adjustments. T

Hopefully your doing well in these Times, have you recorded a video on rear tire removal on your 1500 g.w.

hi cliff grt info on your videos, do you have a video on connecting trailer wiring on a gl1500? thanks

Do you have a vid on getting to, and changing coolant temp sensor?

Hello, thank you for your video, your shock absorber, I see that it is adjustable, is it original?

Hi Clifford !!!I really enjoy your Gold Wing videas..where can i get the long screws and short 1 inch spacers for the sadlebags?? 1988 Goldwing.. I have been a subscriber for several months Just bought my 88 GoldWing in march...

Thanks A Ton. My 1996 GL 1500 Wont Start The Starter moves but doesn't Crank up the engine, any tips or any videos you have uploaded for Starter Motor? Await your help in this regard. Thanks In Advance

I've tried searching and really got nothing. Can you do video showing how to remove the baffles? Love the video btw. Eventually I'll have to do my brakes and this is a big help

Enjoy your videos I have a 1999 Honda GL need to replace the speaker.. Do you have a video To do that..thanks

Way to much work! Honda engineers were brilliant on the design of these 1500's!! You gotta show them the right way to do this!!

Can you please show how to change the digital dash also how to get the cruise control to work and how to get the air ride to work

Do you have a tire changing video. I heard you don't need to take off bags if you jack it up with a motorcycle jack? My tire is coming in any day now.

Hi Clifford. Thanks for all of the awesome videos. I just picked up a 1991 GL1500, and riding it back to the house it seemed to have a tendency to wander pretty easily. Nothing terrible, but not the handling that I expected out of the bike. I will be going over the suspension, but was wondering if you might suggest some trouble areas to start looking first. Maybe shock bushings and such that tend to go on this age bike. Thanks for any help.

Hi Clifford, thank you so much for your amazing tips about GL1500, I just want to know how to replace the rear brake rotor, cause mine it's ran out!! I'll appreciate your help.

I have an 03 Honda Valkryie . I changed the shoes and the back brakes are sticking. Where is the back master cyclinder located?

My back luggage rack is locked cant get open. How do i take apart to put new lock in.

Hey I got a gold wing here lately and my it is my frst may I add I have other issues could we talk some

I seen a cover on the inside of the saddle bag, can you bleed your brakes without removing the saddle bag through that little round cover? Looking at buying 91 1500 and the back brakes don't work. Hoping they just need bled.

At 9:44 That big round circle is your access to be able to bleed your breaks through this hole.

good vid

Where can locate the VIN number on my GL 1500?

Thanks for the great information . I see you have a cycle jack . Maybe if you haven't done so , you could show us how you place the jack to lift it . I have a jack but haven't used it yet . Thanks again .

This is Bill again. I pushed the cyclinders in on the pads now they are sticking. Any help would be appreciated.

Hey Guy thank you so much for the videos. My Wing thanks you. I'm a lot more gentle now. :) I would be glad to toss a buck or 2 your way if you'll let me know the best way. I would love to see a vid of changing the front speakers mine are totally shot and that front fairing is intimidating as hell

How do you get storage box off on a gl1500.1994

Have you done a video on changing this rear tire? Thanks!

I have been trying to find oiut how to replace the tail lights between the saddlebags

Love the videos Clifford. You really need to get a tripod to hold your phone or video camera.

I just got a 1500 trike and it turns over but dont start ,no fire from plugs or gas smell.

50 thumbs up so far.....

Is it ok to leave the bags off tho?

Walt Dudley , Don't have to remove anything on the bags, just pull the lower two bolts(one left side one right side) , loosen the upper two (under the seat)and tip the whole assy up and forward.

How to change the tire

Hi Clifford, My right side saddle bad 4 running lights are out.... any ideas or suggestions to fix this problem?

time consuming is the understatement of the year... took me 2 1/2 hours to get the carbs off.

"AN EVERYTHING"

can you do a timing belt change video please

Why would you do such a think?? The whole rear trunk package flips forward on a hinged point to reveal all the rear end access!!!

and sisters

Hi there all u know ,it would b better if u used 2 h and s removing saddle bag

Thanks for the video.the more i see, the more I'm convinced i don't want a gw. Not very owner friendly.Harleys are built for dummys to work on.

Why didn't they just put an access cover with screws and rubber seal so entire saddle bag would not need removal?

Dropping the bike would be a sad thing to do....OUCH !

You need a tripod to hold your phone

Too bad you do have a camera person